[MR] A&S Competitions at War of the Wings

[Lorelei Elkins via Atlantia]

Wow these are awesome!  Such a variety, such creativity.

L

On Wed, Sep 16, 2015 at 3:31 PM, Jean Wagner via Atlantia <
atlantia at seahorse.atlantia.sca.org> wrote:

> Please see below for all the competitions that are currently scheduled for
> War of the Wings..
>
> Please see the Website at - http://warofthewings.com/arts_and_science.html
> for information, or contact
> Baron Thorgrimr inn Kyrri - zmbyhntr at gmail.com
> or
> Lord Ihone Munro - ian at silverquill.net
>
> If you have any further questions
>
>
> A&S Competitions - Friday, October 16, 2015
>
> *Please note that it takes at least 3 entries to make a competition. If you
> are new to documenting your work and need a place to start, try the EZ-Doc
> format! <http://larsdatter.com/ezdoc/>*
>
> Period Science Fair <http://warofthewings.com/details/science_fair.html>
>
> *Sponsored by Lord Cameron de Grey*
>
> Come one come all to a good ol' fashion' Science Fair! Come join us all and
> show your prowess at alchemy, invention, and magic!
>
>
>
> Nautical Navigation Tools
>
> *Sponsored by The Corsairium*
>
> Make sure to drop off your period nautical navigation tools on the way to
> the Science Fair on Friday! Documentation required.
>
>
>
> Laurel Challenge
>
> *Sponsored by Baroness Alianor*
>
> Baroness Alianor is sending a challenge out to the Laurels! Submit a piece
> that you did not recieve your laurel in (or is directly related to such) in
> a method that is new to you (must not have entered a competition with the
> submitted art form within the past 5 years)!
>
>
>
> Scribal Backlog Competition
>
> Challenges such as these are often given, but rarely met with the
> dedication and artistry of Atlantia's scribes! During the Scriptorium in
> the village, a competition will take place in addition to the Open Display
> in which those dedicated to the scribal arts may opt to donate blank
> scrolls to the Crown of Atlantia in order to recognize their populace for
> days past as well as those days to come! A favorite will be chosen from
> amongst entries as the winner by populace vote, and an additional prize
> will be awarded with much gratitude to the gentle that submits the most
> entries for donation to the Crown.
>
> War Point Bardic Smack Down
>
> Friday Night after the Torchlight Tourney, to be held in the Merchant Area
>
> A&S Competitions - Saturday, October 17, 2015
>
> *Please note that it takes at least 3 entries to make a competition. If you
> are new to documenting your work and need a place to start, try the EZ-Doc
> format! <http://larsdatter.com/ezdoc/>*
>
>
>
> War Point Challenge
>
> This year at War of the Wings, the bar has been raised across the boards.
> The War Point Challenge can certainly be no different! Each participating
> barony is being challenged to field an interdisciplinary team in order to
> present to the populace a display inspired by their heraldry!
>
> Display entries must include:
>
>
>    -
>
>    A representation of the Arts of Peace: Present a piece of clothing that
>    has a heraldic representation integrated into it
>    -
>
>    A representation of the Arts of War: Present a piece of armor or a
>    weapon that has heraldic representation integrated into it
>    -
>
>    The banner that flies over the Arts of Peace and War: Present a War
>    Banner that represents your barony as a whole
>
>    Each barony that enters the display will declare a side, the side that
>    acquires the most points amongst the displayed entries wins the A&S war
>    point! Points will be gathered not only by judges from the A&S
>    competitions, but by the votes of the populace as they cast their votes
> for
>    their favorite display!
>
>    No documentation is required for entries that are placed on display, the
>    only requirement being that the creativity within the barony is
> unleashed!
>    Let's put the Creative into the SCA and make something that future
>    generations strive to top!
>
>
>
>    The Fancy of Her Highness: Equestrian Barding
>
>    A call to the populace has been made! Her Highness, being fond of all
>    things Equestrian, wishes to see the artisans of her Kingdom display
> their
>    fondness as well. This competition is open to all manner of arts from
> songs
>    and poems to barding, research and illumination. Submit your entry with
> a
>    strong emphasis on horses and other beasts of animal husbandry so that
> we
>    might all bring joy to Her Highness!
>
>
>
>
>    The Fancy of Her Highness: The Dogs of War
>
>    Her Highness and Her Excellency Alianor have cried out to let slip the
>    dogs of war! During the Heraldic Processional to take place on Saturday
>    morning, the best dressed war dog will be selected! So break out the
> armor
>    and barding for your best friend as they march to war in style!
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>    Period Research Paper
>
>    *Sponsored by Baron Thorgrimr inn Kyrri*
>
>    A lot of hard work and dedication is behind each and every research
>    paper that is submitted with your Arts and Science entry. Now, for those
>    that have put particular effort into their research in and of itself, we
>    have something special just for you! Bring in your favorite research
> paper
>    so that we might all learn from the knowledge that you have gathered.
>    Entries should be in on Thursday, and be available for reading through
> the
>    close of the Village on Saturday afternoon.
>
>
>
>    All About that Skien
>
>    It has been said many times that the art of spinning is simple to
>    discover, but difficult to master. Show off the finest of your home
> goodies
>    during the gathering of Fiber Artists on Saturday afternoon, where the
>    favorite entry will be selected by the assembled fiber enthusiasts!
>    Documentation is highly encouraged, and extra brownie points will be
>    awarded for steps to color your own spun entries using period media.
>
>
>
>    Ransom Scroll Competition
>
>    The competition is simple - create a scroll blank that features period
>    looking peeps and goats! Declare your side and the winning side will be
>    granted not only points that contribute to the overall A&S War Point,
> but
>    also the collection of magnificent contributions to the war effort!
> *(Please
>    note, entries into the Ransom Scroll competition are intended to be
>    directly donated to the winning side.)*
>
>
>
>    Novice Competition
>
>    Designed for both newcomers and those who are new to an art form, the
>    Novice Competition for War of the Wings is meant to inspire! To qualify,
>    you simply must have learned the art being presented (and have created
> the
>    piece itself) within the past year. Bring forward your entries that have
>    been created since War of the Wings IX!*MoreDetails Coming Soon*
>
>
>
>    Born at War
>
>    *Sponsored by Lord Ihone Munro*
>
>    Take advantage of the time not spent on the field by creating something
>    wonderful for all to see. Entries must be made on site!
>
>
>
>
>
>    Open Displays
>
>    Bring in your favorite piece, work in progress or a project that you're
>    stuck on so that we can all behold your amazing work throughout the
> event!
>    No judging will take place on items placed in Open Display, but if you'd
>    like feedback on your work - please make sure to bring something for the
>    populace to leave constructive comments and suggestions with (ie pen and
>    paper).
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